Van Petashi
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop"
-Confucius
About Me
Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to experience many things. From a young age, I’ve always had a will to learn and create things. I especially wanted to gain the skills to become an artist. Art has always been a way for me to express myself. All forms of art can be used as a tool to communicate with others.
I have always been fairly skilled with computers. My father taught me the basics of computer construction from the outside hardware to the software within. Being able to tweak how my computer operates or how software functions fascinated me. This encourages me to explore my curiosity about all types of technology. I learned how to rewire things, how to solder, and how many other mechanical components worked.
To be able to create something that can affect many people in a positive way has always been a passion of mine.
I strive to continue to learn and apply my skills and knowledge in every part of my life.
Experience
June 2016 - March 2021
Lighting Designer, Towle Theater
Contractor Light Designer and Sound Operator: Responsible for equipment inventory, designing layouts for shows, teaching new recruits (youth groups or volunteers), repairing/maintaining instruments, creating a list of equipment needed to order for upcoming shows, programming lighting in controller with cue marks in a script, quick response time for on-the-spot changes. During shows operate both lights and sounds.
July 2021 - November 2021
Print-On-Demand Associate, Amazon
Work in different sections of the warehouse printing different types of written material. Using cutters to appropriately cut books into sections for binding. Restock printers with ink and paper. Restock binding machines with glue. Operate and remove blockages from large roll printers.
November 2020 - September 2021
Tables Games Dealer, Hard Rock Northern Indiana
Provide an experience to customers while dealing table games. Deal to and teach customers the basics of craps and baccarat. Take and deliver appropriate casino chips. Assist teammates and build internal team moral with coworkers.
October 2021 - January 2022
Print/Design Assistant, FEG
Print large skins and logos for arcade machines and other merchandise advertisement. Appropriately using different print material such as vinyl, gloss/matte/traffic laminates, double sided adhesives, liquid laminates. Weekly I clean both printers, change out ink cartridges, and set up the laminator machine. Also was in charge of packing and shipping all merchandise to partner locations.
April 2022 - July 2022
Engineer, Premier Architectural Products
Edit existing or creating new CAD files. Using drawings to shape graphics in illustrator. Managed all Purchase orders for design department. Record all projects and shipping information.
Academic and Leadership Experience
August 2014 - May 2023
Bachelors in Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University
Dives into the multitude of technology fields. Courses in web design/development, 2D/3D animation design, game design/development, simulation, logos, illustration, modeling, texturing, CAD drawings, multiple coding languages, and use of multiple technology and engineering software.
august 2016 - may 2019
President, PNW Art club
Organize meetings, develop lesson plans for different art projects. Schedule special events and coordinate with other club member heads.
July 2018 - March 2021
Lighting design mentor, Towle theater
Teach younger theater members how to operate and use lighting equipment. Prep script and provide quick guide of tips that they might need. Demonstrate how to program lighting board and evaluate trainees before letting them run a professional live show.
Skill-sets and Experiences
Non-digital skills
10+ years of experience using multiple types of hand tools. Knowledge of multiple areas of art and construction skills including: Ceramics, 3D sculpting, Drawing/sketching (realistic, anime, western comic styles, blueprinting, abstract, ext.), furniture building and design, indoor/outdoor housing structures and accessories, metal work, stain glass, glass beads, airbrushing/ spay painting, small/large appliance repair, carpentry, phone repair, computer hardware repair, printer repair, and more.
Computer softwares
Advanced experience in graphic design, 2D/3D animation and modeling, CAD and CAM design/Cutting, 3D printing, Illustration, Web design/development with knowledge of multiple coding languages. Multiple years of practice using Adobe, Microsoft Office, Autodesk, Krita, and other name-brand/freelance software's.
Project Management
Intermediate experience with adults and children. Design learning and project plans. Delegated responsibilities and applie time management skills.
Previous Work
